Clinical Psychologist- Part Time

Backpack Health is expanding its clinical services and is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Psychologist to launch and lead its clinical psychology program. The role focuses on psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and families, including evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental, behavioral, emotional, and cognitive concerns. The position grows over time into a broader leadership and supervision role, helping establish clinical standards and shape a scalable psychology service line. The role is multi-state and telehealth, covering Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, Virginia, and Illinois.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and other populations; Evaluate ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other clinically appropriate referral questions; Select, administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological and diagnostic assessments; Conduct clinical interviews and review records and collateral information; Prepare clear, timely, and clinically sound reports with diagnostic impressions and individualized recommendations; Provide feedback to clients and caregivers; Partner with leadership to launch and develop the clinical psychology service line; Establish referral criteria, assessment workflows, documentation standards, and quality expectations; Monitor assessment volume, reimbursement, staffing needs, expenses, and workflow performance; Help identify, recruit, onboard, and develop a Psychological Associate; Provide clinical supervision consistent with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and ethical standards; Maintain compliance with HIPAA, payer requirements, state regulations, and professional ethics; Collaborate with therapists, psychiatric providers, care coordinators, and schools; Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, utilization review, and corrective-action activities; Identify and escalate clinical, operational, regulatory, reimbursement, or staffing risks

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution; Active and unrestricted psychologist license in at least one state where Backpack Health operates; Eligibility and willingness to obtain licensure in Georgia, Michigan, Virginia, and Illinois; Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations; Experience assessing ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other developmental, behavioral, emotional, or cognitive conditions; Strong knowledge of standardized psychological testing, diagnostic formulation, report writing, informed consent, test security, and professional ethics

Nice to have

Experience working with children, adolescents, and families; Previous supervision experience with Psychological Associates, trainees, or assessment professionals; Experience with Medicaid, managed care, telehealth, multi-state practice, payer authorization, or psychological testing reimbursement; Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with clinical and operational leadership; Entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for building a new clinical program from the ground up

Benefits

60/40 revenue split based on reimbursed claims for eligible psychological evaluations (60% to Lead Clinical Psychologist); Billing and claims support; Scheduling and administrative support; Credentialing assistance; Client coordination; Recruiting and onboarding support for a Psychological Associate; Approved payer credentialing expenses; State psychologist licensure fees in Georgia, Michigan, Virginia, and Illinois, subject to ongoing organizational need; Clinical autonomy